A new study reveals that increasing levels of apolipoprotein M (ApoM) may slow or prevent the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of blindness in older adults.

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identifies a possible way to slow or block progression ...

Panelists discuss how spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive genetic disease affecting motor neurons with 3 ...

A look at current therapies, clinical trial results, patient education, and emerging options for managing this progressive ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD As you grow older, body tissue undergoes changes in structure and function that contribute to the overall aging process. These changes occur due to ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is a progressive genetic neuromuscular condition that affects motor neurons. Over time, it may cause symptoms such as difficulty speaking, swallowing, or walking.

Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some While rare, ‘post-vaccination syndrome’ can cause long-term adverse effects. By Melissa Rudy Fox News.

Afflicting an estimated four in 100,000 people, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) causes gradual damage to nerve cells in the brain, affecting movement, balance Advertisement. Advertise with NZME. ...

Muscle atrophy is a primary characteristic of both sarcopenia and cachexia, significantly impacting physical function and quality of life. This figure illustrates the multifaceted causes of muscle ...

Optic atrophy involves vision loss due to damage affecting the optic nerve. Learn more about what causes it, what to expect, and more.

The most common form is dry AMD, which causes progressive vision loss over the course of several years. In contrast, wet AMD is a more aggressive type, with vision loss deteriorating at a faster rate.

Geographic atrophy causes the loss of photoreceptors, the rod and cone cells that capture light and images and relay them to the brain.